Could timber frame give you more space?

Ian Loughnane, Kingspan Timber Solutions, looks at how using a market leading insulation within a timber structural wall can pay lifelong dividends. Anyone considering building a new home quickly realises three things:Anyone considering building a new home quickly realises three things:... View Article

New device will shatter current earthquake-proofing practice

Engineers at Heriot-Watt University have designed a ‘sacrificial device’ for buildings that will absorb the impact of earthquakes or blasts, preventing collapse and reducing the damage and residual drifts that can render buildings uninhabitable. Current European ‘earthquake-proof’ buildings were designed... View Article

P C Henderson releases new corporate video

Sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, P C Henderson, is pleased to announce the launch of its new corporate video which allows potential and existing customers to gain an insight into the company, the people and the products. The video,... View Article

Saint Gobain Isover presents: The Sound Good Factor

Unwind in one room… let loose in another. Improve build quality with superior sound solutions. Surpass building regulations. Create more desirable living spaces. And harmonious homes. With acoustic solutions from Isover. Watch the video or visit www.soundgoodfactor.co.uk to find out... View Article

Radical masterplan proposed for Guildford town centre

NOTTINGHAM-based Leonard Design has been appointed by the Guildford Vision Group (GVG), a unique collection of residents with experience in fields such as property and town planning, to create a vision for Guildford town centre. Presented to the wider community... View Article

RICS celebrates the role of surveyors with new videos

RICS has released two videos looking at the role of surveyors in both a city and rural environment features interesting stats and facts on surveyors contribution to society. The City video highlights the various roles played by surveyors in keeping... View Article

Redrow Homes safety mascots take it steady!

Redrow Homes’ mascots Buster and Buddy lived up to their health and safety maxim with a ‘safe and steady’ approach to their appearance in this year’s Mascot Gold Cup at Wetherby racecourse. The pair received a special award for “last... View Article

Construction Climate Talks: Green buildings on focus

In the second episode of the Construction Climate Talks series, European Commission Policy Adviser Josefina Lindblom discusses the concept of green buildings. The web series are created by the Construction Climate Challenge Initiative which is hosted by Volvo CE and aims to raise awareness and promote sustainability throughout... View Article

Synseal releases celsius solid roof installation video guide

Synseal has launched a new and informative “Celsius Solid Roof Installation Guide” video on the company’s Youtube Channel. The 10-minute video features two highly experienced specialist roofing engineers Matt Williams and Gary Woods from the Synseal Technical Services department, working... View Article

PLANTWORX show 2017 to offer more space and stands for exhibitors

Plantworx are preparing to put on an impressive exhibition when the biennial show returns to Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Leicestershire, in 2017. With 344 exhibitors and over 11,200 unique visitors at the 2015 event, Plantworx Show is the largest live action construction show in the UK. Commencing... View Article